Enterprise The Idaho
“The
Lieutenant” to
be deployed
at SSHS Homecoming game
In what is sure to be an amazing display for this year’s Homecoming Game in Soda Springs(against Malad), the field will be host to the deployment of an iconic flag from the Ogden area. Thanks to the family connections of Caribou County resident Kate Lauck, the “Lieutenant” will visit Idaho for a “flag mission.”
Lauck explained that her brotherin-law Major Brent Taylor of Ogden was killed on November 3, 2018 while serving in Afghanistan. “For Veterans Day on November 11, a group of men from North Ogden borrowed the massive flag from the group “Follow the Flag” and hung it in Coldwater Canyon in North Ogden,” Lauck explained. “It hung in the canyon until after we buried Brent. The community and Jennie were so moved by the flag, that she went about purchasing her own.”
“Brent would have turned 40 in July of 2019. So we threw a 40th birthday party for him and raised almost $40,000 that day,” Lauck continued. “Then Jennie started the Major Brent Taylor Foundation (MBTF) with that money. She bought her own giant
flag, bought smaller but still very large flags, including 500 3’ x 5’ flags for military funerals. And that’s become the biggest mission of the MBTF-these flag missions.”
“So this coming Veterans Day, we’re doing the 5th Annual MBTF Gala. We’ll hang the flag in the North Ogden canyon, we’re doing a muck ruck, all the things. But it’s fun for our family to take the flag to different high schools and universities and “deploy” it,” Lauck said.
The original flag was an iconic fixture of the Ogden area and beyond, where countless people had trekked to see it hanging in the canyon to honor fallen soldiers. After it became heavily damaged by rain and wind last November, the family realized that it would not be possible to maintain the integrity and respect needed for the flag in that location.
A new flag was constructed, measuring 78 by 150 feet, a truly massive symbol. The flag weighs more than 400 pounds, and requires more than one hundred and fifty people to manage it. The “Lieutenant” flag is a bit
less than half the size of “the Major,” but perfect for transportation and deployment outside the Ogden area and in smaller locations. Rather than a dedicated trailer, it can be hauled in a van, for instance.
The newly constructed “Major” flag will fly in Coldwater Canyon for two weeks in November to mark Veteran’s Day. The “Lieutenant” will be on the field Friday for Soda Springs’ Homecoming game. Although not the titanic spectacle that the Major is, its close relative is still a massive 30 feet by 60 feet, plenty to get on your feet for!
Those who have seen the flag in person report that it is an amazing sight, and cannot help but fill those who see it with patriotic awe. With Veterans Day mere weeks away, the visit couldn’t be timed much better.
Everyone is invited to the game on Friday, and even those without an overriding interest in football will certainly have an experience like no other. As to the game itself, with both teams coming off of wins against Firth during uneven seasons, this should be a true test of both squads.
County EMT classes start soon; spaces left
Caribou County will be beginning a class to provide training for Basic EMT certification next month. While there are a few fulltime positions with the county’s emergency services, the majority of those involved are volunteers, who receive nominal compensation for their commitment to making sure that the county is ready to respond to medical emergencies wherever they arise. Currently, the county has a few more than 40 volunteers, though it is funded for around 60. The class will result in a new batch of EMT volunteers, but there is still room for more to sign up.
The class will take place from October 14 through February 10. There will be one class session in person during the week, and online supplementary material on the other days. The total commitment is about 180 hours.
“There’s online work they need to do, and then every Tuesday night we meet here from six to ten and go over skills and hands-on stuff, and cover what they learned over the week online,” EMT Trainer Kya Simmons said. “At the end of all that we have testing that we do here, to make sure that they are good on all their skills, and then there’s a national test that they’ll need to take at the end of class. Once you get done with the class, you test nationally and that’s where you get your EMT license.”
The class covers life-savings techniques that will be used in the field, and as such the oversight is significant and rigorous. “There are skill sheets that we sign off on—medical trauma, longboard immobilization, things like that—and once they feel comfortable with those we pass them off with a test.”
The class involves three to four chapters a week. Kya Simmons recently finished the Advanced EMT class, which has a similar workload by hours. “I’d say it took me about two
hours a day. But I’m a note-taker, and it might take me a little longer. My husband was about thirty minutes to an hour. It just depends on how much you want to study into what you’re reading.” EMTs with the county work twelve hour shifts, for which they are paid $10. While on shift, they receive an additional $14 per call.
Linda Hemmert stated, “We had someone a few years ago who got their first compensation check and thought I messed up. She worked all these hours, and I told her you don’t get paid ten dollars an hour—that’s per shift!” Hemmert has been on staff in Caribou County for 27 years, and while the job has remained the same in a lot of ways, she does note that there seem to be fewer people who will volunteer these days. “People don’t want to volunteer just to
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Massive Crowd Gathers for Charlie Kirk Memorial in Arizona
GLENDALE, AZ. Tens of thousands filled State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025, for the memorial service of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. The event mixed prayer, patriotic imagery, and politics, portraying Kirk as a champion of conservative values. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance delivered emotional remarks, vowing to continue Kirk’s mission of mobilizing young conservatives. Christian worship music and sermons were central to the service, underscoring Kirk’s faith-driven activism. In one of the most powerful moments, Kirk’s widow, Erika, publicly forgave the man accused of killing her husband, citing her Christian beliefs. Security was heightened amid concerns about possible threats, with measures likened to Super Bowl-level precautions. For supporters, the service was both a moment of mourning and a rallying cry — a call to carry forward the causes Kirk championed.
3 from Caribou named as possible Andrus replacements
Kevin Andrus announced his resignation from the State Legislature on September 12, to focus on a position with the Trump administration’s Farm Service Agency. As a result, the LD35 Central Committee was required to submit 3 names to the governor for consideration as replacements. A longer story will follow, but the short version is that Mike Veile, Alana Burns, and Lori Anne Lau were selected, in that order after three votes. Governor Little, who is not bound to the order, will make his decision within the next 10 days.
Utah Trucker Arrested After Teens Found in 29-Degree Trailer
LINDON, UT. A 28-year-old Utah truck driver was arrested after two teenage girls were found locked in his refrigerated trailer, where temperatures had dropped to 29 degrees. Utah Highway Patrol troopers discovered the girls, ages 12 and 14, while responding to a crash on Interstate 15. Officials said they noticed “two sets of eyes” peering through a gap in the trailer door. Investigators said the teens, reportedly the driver’s half-sisters, had been inside for nearly two hours after leaving Huntington, Utah. Both were treated for cold exposure and are expected to recover. The driver, Jacob Ortell Scott, was booked on suspicion of aggravated child abuse and is being held without bail. A judge called him a “substantial danger to the public.”
This is an image courtesy of the majorbrenttaylor.com site of “the Major” being deployed. While not quite as massive, its still very large cousin “the Lieutenant” will be visiting Soda Springs for an unprecedented Homecoming appearance this Friday.
Application for the EMT class can be picked up at the Emergency Services Building downtown, or online at the county’s website.
Soda Springs High School Homecoming Events
SSHS STUDENT COUNCIL
Hello Soda Springs! SSHS is getting ready to “kick-off” our school year with our annual homecoming celebration! Here is everything that you need to know:
PARADE-
Our annual parade will be on Thursday, September 25th! Come support our amazing students and their wonderful floats!
TAILGATE -
Our incredible friends over at the Soda Springs Booster Club will be hosting our tailgate this year! Join us on Friday, September 26th, from 2-6pm for an awesome community celebration! There will be a wide-variety of dining options, ranging from Food Trucks and
Drink Shops, to free hamburgers and hot-dogs! Hope to see you there!
GAME -
Our homecoming game against the Malad Dragons will be that same Friday! Come support our student athletes! At the game, our 2025 homecoming royalty will be crowned and our 2025-2026 Homecoming winning class will be announced!
DANCE -
Our homecoming dance will be on Saturday, September 26th, from 8-11pm. With music from DJ Ryan Carpenter, our students will have a blast dancing and socializing with one-another! Remember, all dance attendees must be high-school age. If your student attends a different school separate from SSHS, they will
EMT classes
volunteer as much. But we do need volunteers, that’s the thing.”
Basic EMTs can do basic airway responses, as well as burn care, tourniquets, diabetic emergency response, and more. Basic EMTs serve as first line responders to emergency events, and usually work in conjunction with Advanced EMTs.
“We like to send three people on a call, but if there’s only two we can manage with two. You have one driving and one in the back with the patient. And that’s our minimum.”
Anyone interested in the class can
pick up an application from the EMS/ Ambulance bay just down the alley from the courthouse. The class is sponsored by the county, and “we have an expectation that they will stay on with us the life of the license, which is three years,” Simmons said. “They’re getting a free class, but we do ask that they stay on with us.”
Volunteers are required to be from within the county, though there are some exceptions for those in Bailey Creek, Thatcher, and other areas that are essentially within the same driving distance to the bay as the rest of the county. Applicants need to be sixteen and eligible to take the class through a
need to have proper documentation in order to attend.
COMMUNITY COMPETITION -
We will also be holding a community competition this year! We invite our local businesses to “swag-out” their windows and store-fronts. The business that exemplifies the most Cardinal Spirit via their decorations will receive a handmade plaque with their name on it. This plaque will be handmade by our talented students!
We are so pumped-up for this year’s Homecoming! We can’t wait for our students and community to see all the fun we have in store for them. Cheers!
Bonfire kicks off week!
On Monday, the traditional Homecoming bonfire was held at Kelly Park. Students began to arrive as the sun set,
and the giant pyre, erected in anticipation of the event stood ready to go. Retired flags had been given their appropriate honors and dignity by veterans under the direction of Jacob Hirsbrunner, who stayed at the bonfire for the duration of the event to ensure proper protocol was followed. He and the veterans also brought boxes and boxes of pizza for the students, faculty, coaches, firemen and anyone else who showed up, including the press!
Speaking of firemen, Chief Dan Squires led a group of firemen who helped conduct the bonfire, prepping it, observing it, and ultimately ensuring it was extinguished. “We’ll put about 1,000 gallon on it in the morning, because it’ll still be going,” Squires said. It’s quite a sight, and the start to an exciting week!
background check.
“Background check is the big thing,” Linda Hemmert noted. “But that doesn’t go through us—that goes to the state, and they’re the ones who approve it.”
Asked what kinds of people should volunteer, Hemmert said, “people who really want to do it, and not just for the radio and the t-shirt.”
Simmons laughed. “We’ve had those, for sure. But people who really care, and people that really want to do it, and don’t just want to go on the calls that are exciting, like car accidents, but also want to go help a 90-year old female off the floor. We want people who realize that it isn’t all just car wrecks and big trauma calls. It’s also sick people and people that have fallen, and things like that.”
Drivers are also always needed. They are not required to take the Basic EMT class, but unless they do they cannot perform EMT functions. However, they can assist with some skills, and certainly it provides a good way for them to gauge their interest in going
on with EMS.
“We encourage people to start as drivers,” Hemmert said. “That way they can see if this is something they really want to do, instead of finding that out halfway through the class. That’s how I started, I was a driver and then took the next class that came along.”
Grace, specifically, could use drivers at present, as well as volunteers.
“A lot of times, we find that many people who would be good for it have already been EMTs, and they don’t necessarily want to do it again. And then some of the younger people are not interested in doing it for free . They want to make the big bucks, but we’re volunteers here.”
Kya and Linda will both be helping with the class. Kya just got her teaching certification, and Linda is the HIPAA officer for the county.
Applications are still available at the EMS building, which can be reached at (208) 547-4324 or on the county’s website.
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This picture was taken by student Kylee Fullmer at last week’s win over Firth!
The bonfire starts with thrown torches...
Seniors gathered at Monday’s bonfire for a toasty picture.
...and before long it’s too hot to stand anywhere near.
Dear Friends and Fellow Citizens of Soda Springs,
It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I announce my candidacy for Mayor of Soda Springs. Our town has always stood for hard work, family values, and freedom, and I am committed to ensuring we continue to uphold those values while welcoming new families and businesses to our community.
As we seek to keep Soda Springs a safe, family friendly environment we must take active steps to prepare for future growth, ensuring our community remains the exceptional place we all know and love.
Here’s my vision for moving Soda Springs forward:
A Safe and Thriving Community: As we grow, ensuring the safety of all residents will be a top priority. We’ll work closely with law enforcement and community leaders to maintain the strong sense of security that makes Soda Springs a great place to live and raise a family.
Preserving Our Values: We will continue to stand firm in the principles that make our town unique faith, family, and freedom. While we grow, we’ll preserve the traditions that make us who we are, ensuring that Soda Springs remains a place where people can enjoy their freedoms without the overreach of government.
Supporting Local Businesses: To accommodate new residents, we must foster an environment where businesses can thrive. I will advocate for better clarity between the city and the community. More businesses mean more jobs and a stronger, more vibrant economy for all of us.
• Infrastructure: We need to ensure our infrastructure keeps up. I’ll focus on improving roads, expanding local services, and ensuring that we can maintain the small town charm and safety that drew people here in the first place.
• Attracting New Residents and Growing Our Population: I believe that the future of our town depends on growing our population with people who share our values. I will work to make Soda Springs an attractive place for new families, young professionals, and people of all ages. This includes improving housing options, enhancing local amenities, and promoting our town as a great place to live and work. We will take steps to ensure that newcomers feel welcomed and quickly become part of our tight-knit community.
As we look to the future, I am excited about the possibilities for Soda Springs. We can grow our population while keeping the values and way of life that have made this town such a special place for generations. Together, we will continue to make Soda Springs a community that people are proud to call home.
Thank you for your support and your trust. I look forward to working alongside all of you to build a stronger, more prosperous future for our town.
Sincerely, Brock Byram Candidate for Mayor of Soda Springs, ID
ELECTION
WHY I WANT TO BE MAYOR — FOCUSING ON OUR FUTURE
My 23 years living in Soda Springs has convinced me that our community is a special place, with lots of great people. What Soda Springs has done for me I will always be thankful for. As a result, I care a lot about Soda Springs, it’s citizen’s and our future. My wife Sherry and I raised our family of four children here in Soda Springs. I worked on our police department until 2007 when I started my own business, located on E. Hooper Avenue, selling sporting goods, doing screen printing and embroidery. Sherry is currently a nursing college professor, having also worked several years at Caribou Medical Center as a Registered Nurse.
Throughout the last two years on the Soda Springs City Council I’ve come to believe that I can make a bigger difference in our community as mayor than as a council member. Our city is at a crossroads and the path forward will be very important for our future. Our area is full of incredible citizens, resources and attractions all helping make our future bright and promising. We must see a common goal, unite together, then work towards making Soda Springs a place that people are eager to call home and bring businesses to and raise their families.
If elected the next mayor of Soda Springs, I will be present and involved, always seeking new ideas to make our city better. My belief is that it’s important that a mayor frequently communicate with the community, keeping them informed and involved. As mayor, my pledge is to continue my efforts to involve the citizens in their city government and will find ways to regularly communicate with the community. I will be available, willing to listen and do my best to help address your concerns.
I will continue my work to revitalize Main Street and seek ideas and involvement in increasing tourism. New businesses are needed to help our local economy, and those efforts need to be continued as a high priority. The work I’ve done on a state park will continue, as I am convinced that should a state park be located in our area, it will bring needed revenue to our businesses and vitality to our Main Street, keeping the historic Enders Building a resource and cornerstone to our community for years to come. If elected I will bring an attitude to the city administration of being supportive of local businesses which are a vital part of our community.
Our city’s employees are critical to the mission of the city. As mayor, my efforts will begin immediately on making certain our employees have a safe and healthy place to work. Turnover in the workplace is expensive and limits the effectiveness of the services provided by the city. My experience as a former city employee and a business owner will be used to help our city be a great place to work and retire from. I want our employees to leave work each day with the emotional energy to spend quality time with their family when they go home. I will be available and easily accessible to the city staff, supporting and developing them as they take care of our community.
Both our city police and fire departments have excellent staff and are doing a great job for our city. I will support these departments as mayor and will work closely with both groups to keep them current on training and equipment needs. I fully support our city having its own police department. The result is our citizens enjoy a safe community and a relatively low crime rate because of our police department.
Focusing on the future, in my opinion, involves that we as a community prepare for the next generation to live, work, and play in our city. We need to have a modern and updated infrastructure, as well as a vibrant and healthy economy with successful businesses able to employ many residents. As we look to updating our infrastructure, we need to tighten our belt on spending, minimizing the expense to our residents as much as possible. We must remain focused on upgrading our aging infrastructure, while also planning and preparing for future growth. I would be humbled to have your support, and your vote, to be the next mayor of the City of Soda Springs. Together, we can, and we will, focus on our future.
Paul Gritton
I, Paige Byram, am excited to announce that I am running for Soda Springs City Council.
Living in a small town means we rely on one another, and I believe our city leadership should reflect that.
My priorities are simple but important:
Repair and strengthen infrastructure so our community can continue to grow safely and reliably.
• Improve communication between the city and its residents, making sure concerns are heard and followed up on, nothing should be ignored or lost in the cracks.
Beautify our neighborhoods and parks, creating spaces we can all be proud of and enjoy together.
• Support our local businesses and community events, because strong local support is what makes Soda Springs thrive.
I want to help bring people together, strengthen trust in our city, and build a future where we all feel connected and heard. Together, we can keep Soda Springs a wonderful place to live, raise families, and grow as a community.
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Contact
Any candidate or community member who would like to submit materials to the Enterprise can send them to brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com, or mail them to P.O. Box 331, Soda Springs, ID, 83276.
Candidate for the Mayor of Soda Springs
Paige Byram Soda Springs City Council
Brock Byram Soda Springs Mayor
Paul Gritton Soda Springs Mayor
Festival of Trees heading to Enders; costume sale this week
Festival of Trees
Last year’s Festival of Trees was a massive success, bringing in donations and, most importantly, lots and lots of people to the library for the event. In addition to the trees themselves, the event featured raffle items, kids “shops,” a visit from Santa Claus, and more. According to Friends of the Library President Beth Cheirrett, last year’s event brought in a total of $10,000 to support the library. It was by far the biggest amount raised since the event was started in 2017.
According to Cheirett, “last year, the library building was simply too full during the festival. We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be held at the historic Enders Building, giving us plenty of space for trees, wreaths, and guests to enjoy the festivities! Huge shoutout to the city for allowing us to use the building and for being so accommodating with our planning and requests. We are so grateful for their partnership!”
The project of potentially turning the Enders building and geyser into part of a state park is underway, but given the relatively glacial pace of the bureaucratic forces involved, the city determined that while they await whatever the future might hold for Enders they should use it in the meantime. The Enders building is currently being rented out for events by the city, who is finalizing a rate schedule and service contract. A Turner Job Fair, and the Soda Springs HS Homecoming dance are among the earliest renters to avail themselves of the space, and the Festival of Trees has been given the go ahead to do the same. The space should make for a more open location in which to display the many trees and wreaths that are certain to start coming in, as well as the other planned activities for the Festival.
The schedule is moved forward a bit this year, to avoid the large number of competing events later in December. According to Cheirett, “the Festival will take place before Thanksgiving, so purchases can be enjoyed longer and used throughout the holiday season. Is before Thanksgiving too early? Maybe—but early December is too late.” Cheirett also notes that “we moved the Festival from a Friday
to a Saturday. We anticipate that working families would be more likely to attend a Saturday event.”
The Festival itself will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. Storytime with Santa will be held the same day, with the time still to be determined.
A variety of sponsorship levels and options are available to individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in either creating a tree to donate for the auction, or having the library design on their behalf. Information can be found on the Friends of the Soda Springs Public Library section of the Library website, and the friends can be contacted at sslibraryfriends@gmail.com. The library can be reached at (208) 547-2606.
The Festival itself will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. Storytime with Santa will be held the same day, with the time still
Costume Sale
Ahead of Halloween, the Friends of the Library are holding a costume sale inside the library on September 25 from 4 to 6 p.m., September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the Fall Festival during the day.
The costumes have been donated by people from all around the area, and are clean and in good shape. You never know what someone else may have outgrown that one of your people might have just grown into! And if we’re being honest, paying a lot of money for something that your kids only wear once is a bit silly—save money and stress by seeing what treasures exist at the library.
There will also be a variety of Christmas decoration items available for sale as well.
Fall Festival at City Park in Soda this weekend!
The Fall Festival is coming to Soda Springs this weekend, and Rec Director Jessica Thurman and newly installed Assistant Rec Director Amber Torgesen want to make sure you know there is a lot going on.
Local vendors will be on hand for the duration of the event, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bounce Houses will be on site form 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Food trucks and the Biergarten will be at the Park from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Bingo will be run by students from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Bingo Pavillion on the southeast side of the park. Live entertainment will take place at 2:00 p.m.
The Family Dance will be held
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., featuring DJ Eclipse.
The Library Costume sale will be taking place at during the day as well.
At 1:00 p.m. you will see that Goldfish Races will be taking place, and you will wonder what that means. Essentially, a PVC pipe course (similar to an aquatic pine wood derby track) will allow five goldfish to race against one another. As far as anyone knows, this has never been tried in the area before, so who knows what might happen? Whatever happens, it should be a very entertaining outcome. Make your way down to the park this weekend for a taste of fall!
SUP sponsors Hinckley in Pocatello Thursday
The Sons of Utah Pioneers Portneuf Pioneers and Grove City Chapters will be bringing Clark B. Hinckley to speak in Pocatello at the Caldwell Building in Pocatello on September 25 at 7:00 p.m. Hinckley is the son of former LDS president Gordon Hinckley, who passed away in 2008. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from BYU and an MBA from Harvard University. Clark is a descendant of pioneers, with primary historical interest in Columbus and the late 15th/early 16th century, Utah pioneers, and Plymouth Colony. His current project is a biography of Governor Thomas Hinckley of Plymouth Colony, Clark’s eighth great-grandfather. Hi publications include “Christopher Columbus: A Man Among the Gentiles” and “Rescued: the Courageous Journey of Mary Goble Pay.” He as also authored articles for “Pioneer Magazine” including “A Fort
at Cove Creek” in the Summer 2024 issue. He and hiw wife Kathleen are the parents of six children and have 24 grandchildren. They have lived in Boston, New York, Michigan, Arizona, Spain and Mexico. They currently reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have both served in numerous church callings, including mission leaders in Barcelona, Spain and president and matron of the Tijuana Mexico Temple. They currently serve as Church Service Missionaries in the Church History Library.
A potluck dinner and reception will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday the 25th at the Caldwell church building at 135 South 7th Ave in Pocatello (near Buddys and Ace Hardware), after which the spoken portion of the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Anyone from the region is welcome to attend the dinner and the presentation.
Enders will be bustling with events as the holidays approach, including the Festival of Trees on Nov. 22
The Library costume sale will take place during the Fall Festival this weekend, as well as the days before.
Amber Torgesen and Jessica Thurman look at goldfish race tracks in preparation for this weekend.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER
Fiber
October 2025 Nutrition Article
Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be broken down within our bodies, therefore we dispose of it in our output naturally. A diet rich in fiber can help keep us regulated (not constipated), bulk up stools, regulate blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, lower cholesterol, and provide us with much needed energy. The recommended daily intake of fiber is 25-30 grams/day. Foods high in fiber include beans, whole grains, berries, and apples!
October 21 is National Apple Day
Apples are an easy-to-find fruit in Southeast Idaho during the Fall months. Local pumpkin patches will often offer fresh pressed cider and apple products. Applesauce and apple butter are quick and easy to prepare, and offer tons of fiber and vitamin C (1 medium sized apple = 4 grams of fiber and about 15% of daily recommended vitamin C intake).
Caribou County Senior Citizens' Menu
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
*Birthday Cake and Ice Cream is served in-house only!
Sept 26 - Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Sourdough Bread, Carrot Cake
Oct 2 - Chicken Alfredo Bake, Green Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Oatmeal Bread, Berry Dream Cheesecake
Oct 4 - Tuna Salad Sandwich, Chips, Choc. Chip Cookie
Oct 9 - Chicken Teriyaki w/ Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple, Oatmeal Bread, Snickerdoodles
Oct 11 - Tatortot Casserole, Green Beans, Pears, Sourdough Bread,
Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Oct 16 - Baked Cod, California Veggies, Confetti Rice, Apricots, Wheat Bread, Cherry Drop Cake
Oct 18 - French Dip Sandwiches, Broccoli Salad, Orange, Brownies
Oct 23 - Chicken Salad Sandwich w/ Cabbage Soup, Lemon Bars
Oct 25 - Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Peaches, Potato Bread, Caramel Cake
Oct 30 - Chili, Green Salad, Fruit Salad, Cinnamon Roll
BRAIN TEASERS
Ingredients
Apple Sauce
• 4 apples of your choice, peeled, cored, and cubed
• ½ cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
Place all ingredients in a medium-size pot and simmer for 15-20 min. Mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Enjoy!
Apple Butter or Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients 6 medium sized apples (or 2 cups of pumpkin) of your choice, peeled, cored, and cubed
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp salt
Directions
Place all ingredients into a medium sized pot and simmer on medium-low for 30 min or until apples/pumpkins are tender. Smash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
*Serve sauce or butter on top of ice cream, pudding, toast, cottage cheese, melted brie, etc
*Rather than using a pot, a slow cooker can also be used at “low” setting for 8-9 hours
*Store apple/pumpkin butter in an airtight container for up to 10 days or freeze up to 9 months!
EVENT CALENDARS
SODA SPRINGS
CARIBOU COUNTY
September 26, Friday
FB vs Malad
September 27, Saturday
VB Soda Tournament C
September 28, Sunday
Presbyterian Services
Caribou Bible Church Services
Catholic Mass (8:30am)
Open Arms Church Services
LDS Services
Hope Lutheran Church
October 1, Wednesday
Caribou County Senior Dinner
Catholic Daily Mass (9am)
Children Story Time @ Library
10:30am or 11:30am
IDAN-HA Movie
IHSAA Board Meeting
City Council Meeting (5pm)
Football vs West Side
VB vs West Side
October 2, Thursday
Catholic Daily Mass (6:30pm)
IDAN-HA Movie
Sr Pics/Pic Retakes- Bell Photo
Thirkill Fun Run
XC @ Bob Conley Invitational (Pocatello)
GRACE
September 26, Friday
Potato Harvest
HS FB @ Adrian, OR @4/7 pm
September 27, Saturday
Potato Harvest
HS VB “C” @ Valley Tournament
September 28, Sunday
Potato Harvest
LDS Services
September 29, Monday
Preschool Story Hour @ Library 10:30am
October 1, 2025, Wednesday
PTO Potato Contest
HS VB @ Oakley 5:30/6:30 PAC Meeting
October 2, Thursday
City P&Z (7pm)
PTO Potato Contest
HS VB @ West Side
HS XC @ Pocatello
BANCROFT
September 26, Friday FB BYE- Week
September 27, Saturday
HS VB Tri-Match @American Heritage
September 28, Sunday LDS Services
October 1, Wednesday
MS VB @ Rockland
October 2, Thursday
MS VB @ Clark County
HS VB @ Clark County
ON THIS DAY
1639 First printing press in America set up in Cambridge under the guaranty of Harvard College
1780 American army officer Benedict Arnold defects to the British 1875 Billy the Kid escapes jail in Silver City, New Mexico, by climbing out of a chimney and becomes a fugitive
1906 Leonardo Torres Quevedo successfully demonstrates the Telekino in Bilbao before a large crowd, guiding a boat from the shore, considered the birth of remote control
1974 Scientist first report that freon gases from aerosol sprays are destroying the ozone layer
1981 Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as the first female US Supreme Court Justice
2015 Caitlyn Jenner officially changes her name from Bruce and her gender to a woman
2017 American rockers tom Petty and the Heartbreakers end 40th Anniversary Tour with concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California, in what becomes his final performance; the last song played is their early hit “American girl”
2017 First ever woman graduates from the US Marine Corps’ Infantry Officer Course
2017 Premiere of TV sitcom
“Young Sheldon”, prequel to “The Big Bang Theory”, starring Iain Armitage and narrated by Jim Parsons
2018 Instagram’s co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger resign from Instagram and parent company Facebook
2018 US fashion company Michael Kors buys Italian brand Versace for $2.1 billion
SODA SPRINGS LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Fruit, Veggies & Milk
Monday, September 29
Chicken Nuggets, Chips
Tuesday, September 30
Quesadilla, Refried Beans
Wednesday, October 1
Dutch Waffle, Sausage Patty
Thursday, October 2
Corn Dog, Beans
NORTH GEM LUNCH MENU
Milk and Choice of Bar Each Day
Monday, September 29
Cereal Fun Lunch Elem. Tator
Tot Breakf. Wrap, Deli Bar, Baby Carrots/Applesauce
Tuesday, September 30
Mac n Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Deli Bar, Spinach Salad/Peaches
Wednesday, October 1
Taco Salad, Bbq Pork Slider, Deli Bar, Corn /Oranges
Thursday, October 2
Walking Tacos, Deli Bar, Cheesy Refried Beans, Pears
GRACE LUNCH MENU
Lunches served with Milk
Monday, September 29
SUPER NACHO, FOOD CHOICES: Corn, Refried Beans, Mandarin
Tuesday, September 30
PIZZA, FOOD CHOICES: Veggie Sticks, Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, October 1
BREAKFAST, FOOD CHOICES: Hash Browns, Applesauce
Thursday, October 2
HAMBURGER, Tots, FOOD CHOICES: Salad, Pears
BIRTHDAYS
Dean Checketts, Sept. 2
Brent Madson, Sept. 6
Sabrina Gummersall. Sept. 8
Barbara Willes, Sept. 8
Thayne Gentry, Sept. 9
Rodney Wood, Sept. 9
Judy Pope, Sept. 9
Jim Johnson, Sept. 10
Kathryn Giles, Sept. 10
Doris Hayden, Sept. 11
Bob Hovanski, Sept. 12
Mike Lloyd, Sept. 12
Gail Roholt, Sept. 12
KenaAnn Moore, Sept. 13
Glenn Barker, Sept. 17
Glayd Christensen, Sept. 17
Ashli Crump, Sept. 17
Jerry Brown, Sept. 18
Clarice Roholt, Sept. 18
Linda Toone, Sept. 18
Ron Weaver, Sept.18
Rick Dunn, Sept. 19
Carolyn Smith, Sept. 19
Betty Gentry, Sept. 20
Louise Somsen, Sept. 21
Cindy Bunderson, Sept. 21
Howard Pope, Sept. 21
Tom Phelps, Sept. 22
Janeye Perron, Sept. 23
Diane Roholt, Sept. 24
Konni Petersen, Sept. 25
Doris Stephens, Sept. 26
Ian Crofts, Sept. 28
Marthell Fowler, Sept. 29
Steve Peterson, Sept. 29
Craig Boswell, Oct. 1
ValDean Moore, Oct. 1
Charlotte Skinner, Oct. 1
Bonnie Skinner, Oct. 2
Jackie Gessford, Oct. 2
If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com
LOOKING BACK AT PAGES FROM THE PAST
The following stories are summarized from past issues of the Caribou County Sun over the last fifty plus years. The Enterprise thanks Mark Steele for permission to use the contents, and the Grace Public Library for access to the archives.
2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is September 11. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. “FSA offers several options for farmers and ranchers to apply for CFAP, including a call center where employees can answer your questions and help you get started on your application,” said Richard Fordyce, Farm Service Agency administrator. “With only two weeks before the deadline, now is the time to check out the resources on our website and contact the call center or your local office for your last minute questions.” Over 160 commodities are eligible for CFAP, including certain non-specialty crops, livestock, dairy, wool, specialty crops, eggs, aquaculture, and nursery crops and cut flowers. All eligible commodities, payment rates, and calculations can be found on farmers,gov/cfap.
Idaho small businesses and employers will not see huge tax increases next year after Gov. Brad Little approved a $200 million transfer to keep the Idaho Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund solvent. “Our move to put even more dollars toward supporting Idaho businesses helps keep jobs and continues our strong economic rebound,” Gov. Little said. The governor approved the transfer of federal coronavirus relief dollars after a recommendation by the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee. The state has made record payouts in regular unemployment insurance benefits since March. Without the transfer, businesses would have to pay nearly double in unemployment insurance taxes next year to keep Idaho Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund solvent moving forward. The move is intended to encourage more hiring by preventing tax increases for businesses of more than $300 per employee that could have occurred if Gov. Little had not acted. The Idaho chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, which represents 4,000 small business owners in the state, praised the move. “The whole art to restoring the nation’s economy begins with luring small business owners back to reopen and re-hire, and one of the most important ways to do that is to not hit them with additional costs. Your plan to use CARE Act money instead of raising their unemployment insurance taxes is the right one to take,” NFIB Idaho State Director Suzanne Budge wrote to Gov. Little.
In a 2A nonconference match-up with Soda Springs on the Firth Cougars home field, it was a different game for the Cards from their opening victory a week earlier against Ririe. Firth’s speed, execution, and ability to scramble for rushing yards frustrated the Cards from the beginning in the Cougars 48-0 shutout. The Cougars were able to stop quarterback Tugg Kap’s runs up the middle and had numerous sacks throughout the game to thwart the Cardinal passing game. With Firth’s offensive line’s ability to handle what had been the hallmark rushing game from their Ririe win, Soda Springs saw the Cougars eat up the clock and ability to move the ball down field. Both teams suffered from significant penalties.
2010 Police and fire departments responded to an apartment fire on Sunday at Apartment No. 5 above the True Value store in Soda Springs, occupied by Donald Hemmerly. A pan of grease was left on the stove when the occupant left, causing the fire that resulted in extensive damage.
The Caribou County Courthouse recently received a $10,000 grant from the Ifft Foundation Fund through the Idaho Community Foundation to beautify the grounds at the courthouse. The cost of the landscaping project came to a total of $13,097. This in-
cluded stone mulch along the south driveway, steel edging around the new flower beds, bark mulch for the flower beds, weed fabric in the flower beds, a stone retaining wall along the front sidewalk, a sprinkler system and around 290 perennial flowers and four new bushes. The grant was applied for by the Courthouse Building and Jody Reeves with assistance from Steve Harrison, County Extension agent. The remaining funds were paid for through the building and grounds budget for the courthouse, as well as in-kind labor from volunteers.
Soda Springs High School students were sent home Thursday shortly after noon as a precaution when a natural gas line was broken by a contractor working outside of the school. The contractor was digging a new sprinkler system trench when the gas line was dug up near the bus barn and voag facility. The contractor had failed to call Digline to mark any existing lines in the area.
2000
Audrey Hatch reported on a fire that struck the Historic Chesterfield Townsite. “When lightning struck the school house and started a small section of the roof on fire…[the fire] ended up destroying the building. All that remains are the stronf brick exterior walls. These bricks were made in Chesterfield when the building was built in 1920. Fire fighters had to come from Soda Springs, about 40 miles away, and by the time they reached the Chesterfield Townsite, the building was gone. Val J., Karen, and Dusti Davids were among the first to see the fire, as were Bill and LaRae Perkins. These people were up watching the light show that Mother Nature was putting on at 4:15 a.m. in the morning. When the show was over, Karen said that she just wanted to check out things throughout the valley one more time, and that is when she noticed the light at the school or restrooms. They decided they had better check it out and upon arriving at the crest of the hill, they could tell it was the roof of the school on fire. Dusti had grabbed the cell phone on her way out and called 911 to report the fire. She also called her dad back at home and he in turn called Gary Hatch and others for help, while Karen and Dusti went to wake Bill and Bonnie Robison and Juanita Davies. Joel Davids in Bancroft was up and hear the report on his scanner and alerted DeLoy and Jeanine Nelson and others. Fast action got things rolling and a lot of work was done and items salvaged.
Jeanine Nelson listened to the still small voice that told her to “grab your keys” as she left the house. As she arrived at the school, she opened the front door and there was no smoke, so they went in and were able to start hauling things out. She unlocked the museum door and glass cabinets and also the library. People came from everywhere to help. The savings of the office computer, supplies. Foundation files and histories, went like clock work. They were able to save the artifacts in the museum, old pelts and traps used by early settlers , hundreds of historic books, ledgers, and library artifacts. All but some of the books on the bottom rows in the library and things stored in the basement were saved. This all went very smoothly, just as if they had planned it, or rehearsed it, people going back and forth hauling things out and not in
each other’s way. It was their goal to get top priority things out first and this was done in a safe manner. Men with water hoses were able to keep the fire down until it took the electricity out and the pressure tank and pump would no longer work. The school was the first building at the Historic Chesterfield Townsite to be restored and it has been used extensively for many years for family reunions, school reunions, family gatherings, youth groups and youth conferences, and of course for the Chesterfield Foundation Memorial Day Celebration.
Warrants for formal charges of burglary are being sought by the Soda Springs Police Department for two suspects in a break-in at the high school during a football game and vehicle burglaries at Soda Mobile Home trailer park. SSPD Chief Joe Rice said on Friday that the visiting team locker room that West Side players were using was burglarized during the game and items were taken, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, cash and other personal items valued at more than $600. In a related case, in the early hours city officers were alerted of attempted auto burglaries at Soda Mobile Homes. Witnesses reported suspects entering vehicles and then fleeing the scene when confronted. The investigation resulted in the apprehension of two suspects and recovery of stolen property. When contact was made with the suspects at the rear of Enders Hotel, a male juvenile suspect fled on foot and after an intensive search, including the use of K-9 Officer Jon Bunderson’s bloodhound, the suspect was captured on S Hill without further incident. The other suspect is an adult male, also of Soda Springs.
Country Charm, a local singing group, has been invited to represent Caribou County by performing at this week’s Southeastern Idaho State Fair. The group will be doing two performances on Saturday afternoon.
Local runner Dale Moon won his age group in Pocatello’s first marathon run, held Saturday on Labor Day weekend. The 26.2 mile event started three miles west of McCammon and finished on South Main in Old Town Pocatello. Moon finished in the top 20 overall, placing 15th with a time of 3 hours, 32 minutes. He was first in the age-group 60-64.
The Cardinal and Eagle cross country teams hosted the Soda Springs Cross Country Invitational. One hundred forty-nine high school boys, 113 high school girls, 53 junior high boys and 36 junior high girls ran through trails, up hills, downhill and over changing surfaces that are also used in the winter by the Soda Springs Nordic Ski Club. “This was the largest race ever in our area,” commented Coach Horsley. “I was surprised by the turnout. Sat Valley, WY showed up and Century High School from Pocatello ran, along with all the A-2 5th district school and a majority of the 6th district schools.” Several Cardinal and Eagle runners had outstanding performances on a day perfect for running. Zach Tigert once again paced the Cardinal boys with a 1st place finish, beating the nearest competitor by 22 seconds. Matt Lish finished in 20th place showing continued improvement and Pat Hillaker, Peter Settles, T.J. Avila, Chris Tucker, and Nic Eisenbarth rounded out the scoring attack for the Cardinals. Merin Tigert and Anna Torgesen led the Lady Cardinals followed closely by Shannon
Woods, Pat Pearson, Candace Hillaker and MaChel Moldenhauer, In the junior high races, Keane Shuler, Michelle Christensen, Whitney Cellan, and Ashley Gambles all placed well enough for a medal or ribbon.
1970
Dale Erz, Soda Springs High School teacher, was awarded a Master of Science Degree at the Summer Commencement Exercises held Saturday Aug 15 at the University of Oregon campus.
Melvin Van Sickel, of Soda Springs, was one of the six area representatives of the Prudential Insurance Co. to complete the Life Underwriter Training Council Course.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Chester D. Hawker, son of Mr. and MRs. George G. Hawker of Soda Springs, completed “Hawkeye” turboprop aircraft maintenance course at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego.
North Gem Roundup—The school year started with an assembly introducing student body officers and teachers. Joslyn Hogan, president, Gene Butterfield, vice president, and Rita Kopetzky, secretary. The cheerleaders are Connie Hatch, Candy Hatch, Wendy Hogan, and Eileen Maughan.
The annual Uobirac Golf Tournament was held at the local golf course again this year. Twenty-four teams composed of one male and one female player drawn by lot were entered. After the qualifying round, ten teams remained for Monday play. All started from the first tee, and one team was eliminated at each hole. The ten teams who started and the figure behind each team indicated which hole they were eliminated on: Vic Lansberry, Carol Stoor (5); Gary Stoor, Alease Eldred, runner-up (9); Mike Merrill, LaVanda Lallatin, winners of the tournament; Wally Transtrum, Audrey Nelson (6); Ray Stephens, Lois Hansen (7); Russell Tigert, LaVon Haga (1); Tony Tigert, Rose Maxwell (4); Ace Hansen, Gerry Bjorkman (8); Roscoe Rich, Dova Highes (3); Gayland Archibald, Kathy Isham (2).
Thursday, September 25
Friday, September 26
Saturday, September 27
The Conjuring:
Last Rites (R) Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Saturday Matinee 2:00 p.m. (All seats $5)
Wednesday, October 1
6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. (All seats $5)
208-547-3282
The sun begins to rise on a September 2024 Monday morning practice. By this time the Grizzlies had been at practice for over an hour.
NOTICES
STATE TIMBER SALE
CR800140, THOMPSON CREEK TON
A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 3563 Ririe Highway, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, at 11:00 a.m. local time, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, for an estimated 53,564 tons of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $27,601.68 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $276,016.80. The average minimum bid price is $7.20 per TON. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts.
The sale is located within Sections 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 34, Township 6S, Range 40E, B.M., Caribou County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands (idaho.gov) or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website.
The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law.
If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 525-7167 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800377-3529.
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NOTICE
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TRUSTEE'S
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To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM in the Lobby, Caribou County Courthouse, 159 South Main Street, Soda Springs, ID 83276, the following-described real property situated in Caribou County, Idaho (the “Property”): The North 47 feet of Lot 70 and the South 35 feet of Lot 71, Mountain View Subdivision, Addition No. 2, in the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, according to the official plat thereof, as recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Caribou County, Idaho, under recorder's Instrument No. 41884 Commonly known as: 381 N 3rd E, Soda Springs, ID 83276. Tyler White, as Trustor, and Eraleigh White conveyed the Property via a Deed of Trust dated August 25, 2020, in favor of Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union, in which Alliance Title & Escrow was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on August 31, 2020, as Instrument No. 205457, of Official Records. Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in Caribou County, Idaho, on July 23, 2025 as Instrument No. 214868. Advantage Plus Federal
Credit Union (“Beneficiary”) has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning November 1, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $130,643.78, interest in the sum of $3,401.56, escrow advances of $2,475.68, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $3,495.61, for a total amount owing of $140,016.63, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include Trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the abovedescribed property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in Idaho Code § 451506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee fees and attorney fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with Idaho Code § 45-1506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 4th day of September, 2025. Brigham J. Lundberg Successor Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM5PM (MST) HWM File No. ID22021
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Unclaimed Property Notice
Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more. The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney.Idaho.gov.
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ORDINANCE NO. 717
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN ZONING FOR A LAND PARCEL FROM R-2 TO C-1, AND PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK SHALL CAUSE AN AMENDED ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO BE PREPARED TO REFLECT SAID RECLASSIFICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the Zoning Reclassification Application approved by the Mayor and City Council on August 20, 2025, the following described real property located in the City of Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, is hereby reclassified from its present zoning classification of R-2 Combined Residential Zone to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone: 481 South 3rd East—Parcel Identification Number: 01000003005A.
Section 2: The official zoning map of the City of Soda Springs is hereby amended to reflect said reclassification. The City Clerk is directed to cause said changes to the zoning map to be made to reflect the amendment contained in this ordinance and to cause the zoning map, as amended, to be attached to the zoning ordinance of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho.
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Section 3: The rule requiring that this ordinance be read on three (3) separate occasions is hereby waived.
Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Soda Springs, Idaho, on this 17th day of September 2025.
CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO BY: Austin W. Robinson, Mayor Attest: Andrea Haderlie, City Clerk #1164-009-25-25-T1
Grace City Council, August 20
The City of Grace held a public hearing on the park and property vacation, and a regular meeting on August 20. This is an adaptation of the approved minutes recorded by Clerk Shelley Reeves. There is some editing for length and clarity.
Present at the public hearing were: Jackie Barthlome, Riley Crookston, Kimi Lowe, Kathy Tillotson, Curtis Toone, Tyler Butikofer, Shelley Reeves, Sherry McCurdy, Chris Banks, Stanley Christensen, Nate Mortimer, Eileen Farnsworth, Jake Wright Rowdy Larkins, Mark Christensen, Christie Christensen Mayor Mayor Barthlome stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to hear comments on upgrades to the park, and opened the floor for comments.
Eileen Farnsworth stated: “There’s three things that I think need to be addressed. One is the sand around the kid’s things because the weeds grow up in it and they are the kind that kind of bite you when you walk on it and kids take their shoes off, so I think that needs to be addressed. My second one is the big tires, I think they need to be removed because they are used a lot for outdoor bathrooms, all the time, and maybe other things toо that can’t be seen, but outdoor bathrooms I definitely know about, and I think they need to be removed, they are a health hazard for kids to be climbing in and out of those. And the other one is lifting up the benches that are over by the swings, I’m kind of old and I have a hard time sitting on those benches watching the grands because they have sunk down so far and I just
think they need to be raised up and put on cement or something so that everybody can use them not just the young people. Those were my three concerns.”
Councilmember Toone asked if Mrs. Farnsworth lived close to the park. She stated that she did live fairly close, 2 blocks away, and she takes her grandkids there quite often in the summer. Mayor Barthlome called for comments from the council. Councilmember Tillotson stated that the benches do need to be raised and strengthened. They need to be lifted up. Councilmember Lowe stated they need a cement pad. Mayor Barthlome stated that when the new bench that was put in they dug a hole and then they poured cement in it, and then they put a plate that the bench sat on, and it was level with the grass. Another had been done as a girl for her senior project, the grizzly bench over by the merry-go-round. Councilmember Lowe stated that something like that would probably keep them from sinking. Councilmember Butikofer stated that he didn’t know if they were sinking or if the ground was raising from the sand. Councilmember Toone asked Mrs. Farnsworth if it was the sand or the weeds that she was concerned about? She stated both, he asked if we got rid of the weeds and there was sand. She stated that you still have cats that come and use it and maybe there is other stuff that could be put in.
Councilmember Butikofer stated that wood chips are a good option. Mrs. Farn -
CITY COUNCIL On Page 10
Caribou County Commission Meeting 9/22
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Caribou County was held on September 22.
Kevin McLain—Road and Bridge Flashing lights are up on Government Dam road. They are working the way they are supposed to.
Sand went up in general, but the location in Tooele is much cheaper. While the sand itself is 18$ rather than $50, gas to drive down to get it adds to cost, though it still represents a savings.
One of the sanders is installed. A second is in the works. Should be done in the next two weeks.
Grace area was hit hard with spud trucks during harvest, so they county is touching up the roads.
Andrea Gunn--Simplot
Representatives from Simplot visited the commissioners in April. Since then, they have hosted a Kids Safety Day, where Soda Springs fifth graders visited the site for the first time. They raffled off two bikes, one of which was won by a Soda Springs kid. “My pipe dream is that we host an event here in Soda Springs and invite Grace and North Gem schools,” Gunn said.
They worked with Paul Gritton to sponsor a movie in the park.
Dan Darlington
Smoky Canyon Mine. “We’re trying to make a little more of an impact on the 4-H programs over here.”
He has plans with Jim Stoor to represent Simplot at the Fairs. He helped with the purchasing of animals at the fair, and they are used for raffle prizes for their employees.
“It is something we try to make a presence about.” They process and raffle off the meat.
“That’s a great idea!” Commissioner Somsen noted. The prize represents a significant value, and it guaranteed to be excellent quality.
Darlington explained that operations are looking good. They mined three mines this year. They completed the second phase of the pipeline.
Kevin McLain asked whether they were in progress on the South trail area, as the county was planning road repair there.
Caribou Loop Trail has signs explaining what is happening with ongoing projects. “You’ll see agriculture, timber, mining, and everything that Idaho has to offer,” Commissioner Somsen said, speaking of the trail, which is shared by a number of counties including Caribou.
Russ Roper—Sheriff
Black Mountain Repeater funds needed to be ratified. $8K are needed to repair the repeater on the Black Mountain site. This is necessary to provide radio communication to a large part of the valley. The request falls right between budget years, which required a discussion about timing.
The source of the funds was determined to be available from the 20242025 budget in the Radio Maintenance line. A motion to approve the repair and purchase an antenna for a bit more than $8K was approved.
A contract modification with Sawtooth Medical about services for the jail was discussed. The contract includes a 10% increase in cost. The contract was approved at $191,400.
A Junior Sheriff onesie was inquired about on the expense claims. Each child born to someone in the department is given one. While the expense was not a problem, it did lead to a dis-
NEWS OF RECORD
CARIBOU COUNTY SHERIFF
Arthur J Batt, Salt Lake City, operate vehicle when unsafe or improperly equipped, $10.50, costs $56.50
Morgan Hannah Blaney, Mapleton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Benjamin, Bottcher, Idaho Falls, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 James Dean Cassell, Draper, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 James Ryan Cefalo, Idaho Falls, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Brooklyn Charles, Victor, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Jeremy John Chatterlay, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Melvin Eddy Clements, Richmond, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jose Ricardo Colchado Montes, Bernalillo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Alexandra Crean Conacchia, Darien, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 John C Forys, Madison, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Scott E Hall, West Valley, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Maurita Ann Harris, Kaysville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Allen Willard Hawkins, Mountain BRK, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Joel Daniel Hosman, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Brenda Lee Kay, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Sophia Lynn Kienzle, Canonsburg, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Ding Ma, Chicago, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Viton A Martinez, Kent, driving without privileges, $150.00, costs $172.50 Makai Fatu Matagi, Herriman, speed-
ing, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tia L Mayes, Twin Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Michael Mario Mei, Dunsmuir, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Juanita Merrell Olsen, Kaysville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Jodie Lynn Palmer, West Point, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
Andrew Thomas Parker, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Meghana Penmetsa, New York, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Jiangbo Qin, Irvine, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Mathias Soren Ravsten, Idaho Falls, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Gorgi Deane Rigby, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Kristin Haderlie Sanford, Pocatello, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
Jeffrey Alan Schrade, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Mercy Caitlyn Spackman, Salt Lake City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Amy Keime Spalding, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Nick Albert Teran Ignacio, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Sarah Ann Valentine, Parker, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Todd Alan Williams, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Daphne Wu, Portland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Qianhan Zhang, Wellesley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
SODA SPRINGS POLICE
Brandon James Baker, Soda Springs, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50,
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cussion about making the claims clearer in their recording.
George Hulse
Hulse spoke to the commissioners as a representative of the TV Translator Board, of which he is the secretary. The TV Translator Board maintains equipment that provides access to over the air television broadcasts, as well as emergency service channels.
The fee that supports the board has not been increased for many years. The power bill for the broadcast equipment has doubled in that time. Hulse requested increasing the fee by $5. The fee would require a public hearing to increase.
“This is a true fee,” Jill Stoor said.
A public hearing could be held during a county commission meeting.
“We are working on that,” Huske said when asked about the loss of one of the Western Channel. The board are working on getting channel 4 back online. It had been overridden by a competing, high power broadcast from out of the area.
The commissioners committed to looking into what they needed to do to move the process forward. Angie Mendenhall was mentioned as the main person of contact, as she is the person who sends out the county bills, where the fee for the translator district would be included for purposes of billing (though the district is separate from the county otherwise). Lightning strikes had affected some of the equipment used in the translator process.
There are 2900 people in the district.
Aaron Cook noted that getting everything ready to approve an increase of the fee in time for this year’s county bill, which goes out very soon, would be difficult. The translator fee is under
costs $56.50
Braxton Andrew Barber, Layton, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Justone Marie Beard, Henrico, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, cost $56.50
Dillon L Bower, Soda Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fender, covers and mudflaps violation, $10.50, costs $56.50
Robert Ray Correll, Preston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Aaron Jone Farr, Salt Lake City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Tyler Anne Goode, Morgan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Alma G Ruiz Nay, Saratoga Springs, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Cristhan Uribe Jr., Soda Springs, temporary permittee not accompanied by a license driver over 21 years of age, $44.50, costs $56.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Owen Tylor Black, Alpine, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Kyle Wayne Lamberton, Grace, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Thomas Richard McDaniel, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tyler Wynn Miller, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Brandi Lee Powers, Greeley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Reese Zenock Schmockrath, Sandy, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Kenneth John Smerz, Scottsdale, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tyrell Orrin Woodbury, Saint Antho-
the emergency communications fee, as the towers/repeaters that broadcast emergency signals require the same infrastructure. On tax notices, the fee is noted as such. The funds are collected by the county, but the district is its own entity which is not under the control of the county with regard to its budget.
The commissioner discussed some issues with the board, such as whether the fee was set by statute, what the state requirements are, etc. The commissioners and clerk’s office, as well as Aaron Cook’s office, will look into the issue further.
Eric Hobson noted that since Dish and other services often no longer carry local channels, the number of people who have been installing antennas to get local channels through the translator has sharply risen over recent years. The translator allows for over the air broadcasts of local network stations, as well as a range of channels like GRIT, MeTV, and many others.
Justin Hatch—Extension Office
There is $2460 left in capital outlay budget. Hatch would like to use it for chairs for classes and events at the new county Event Center. The commissioners discussed chair options.
Eric Hobson offered the observation that in his experience, using tables and chairs for public events ends up with one or two tables being lost due to damage each year.
It was determined to get ten more tables, and chairs to go around them. The expense will be divided between the two budgets. 200 Chairs and 10 tables, and carts to go with them.
The materials would be used at the Event Center for classes and other events.
ny, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Abdullah Yuksel, Ocean, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Colton John Burnham, Montpelier, consume or possess open container by driver, $75.00, costs $187.50
Emmi Lynn Madison Garlitz, Soda Springs, disturbing the peace, $75.00, costs $207.50, 6 months probation –Agency: SSPD
Jose Arturo Gomez Lira, Umatilla, driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 120 days jail, 118 days jail suspended, 2 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: SSPD
Lance Everett Homan, Fritch, possession of marijuana, $300.00, costs $197.50 – Agency: SSPD
Viton A Martinez, Kent, consume or possess open container by driver, $75.00, costs $187.50 – Agency: CCSO John Daniel Whalen, Idaho Falls, possession or use of a legend drug or precursor without authorized prescription/drug order, $200.00, costs $338.50, 180 days jail, 155 days jail suspended, 25 days credit time served, 2 years probation; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, 180 days jail 155 days jail suspended, 25 days credit time served, 2 years probation; possession of marijuana, $300.00, costs $197.50, 180 days jail, 155 days jail suspended, 25 days credit time served, 2 years probation – Agency: CCSO
Carl A Zitting, Roosevelt, inattentive or careless driving, $75.00, costs $157.50 – Agency: ISP
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OBITUARIES
Florence LaRue Garner Laudert “Flossy”
January 10, 1950 ~ September 10, 2025
Flossy grew up in Soda Springs, Idaho, and would live out her retirement there.
She loved the outdoors, especially the mountains and camping. She also had a life-long fascination with pioneers and the hardships they endured to open the west.
She met and married the love of her life, Keith Laudert, in 1972. Together they would raise two daughters, go on many travels, and spend decades in the company of each other.
She had many accomplishments, but the ones that made her very proud were earning her GED, graduating top of her class for Civil Aviation Ground School and flying solo.
Flossy is survived by Keith Laudert of Richfield, Idaho; brother -Van (Sherri) Garner of Overton, Nevada; sister - Joan (David) McGuigan of Pocatello, Idaho; daughters - Bonnie (Ted) Warner and Marcy (Lewis) Wheeler of Gooding, Idaho; three grandsons, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents - Owen Jay and Amy LaRue Garner, three brothers –Byron, Blair and Paul Garner.
“She has finally earned her wings”
Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
Marie Teresa Burton
June 26, 1961 ~ September 21, 2025
It is with incredibly heavy hearts, we grieve the loss of our dear mom, wife, sister, and friend. Marie Teresa Burton passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday September 21, 2025, three and half years after being diagnosed with an extensive case of stage 4 breast cancer. Marie was so positive and filled with an unwavering faith all the way to the end of her life. Being around her and visiting with her about what was to come only made you feel better, lighter, and that everything was going to be ok. She was truly a beacon of strength and faith.
Marie was born on June 26, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Lewis J. Gourley and Florine “Mickey” Gourley. She was raised in Idaho Falls with her two older sisters and younger brother. Marie attended and graduated from Skyline High School where she participated on the drill team known as the “Teddy Bears”. After graduating she moved to Pocatello, Idaho attended ISU and worked at Cindy’s as a retail manager. Marie always loved clothes and fashion. If you knew her you knew she always had on some kind of fancy boots, a cute jacket, and finished off the look with a necklace. While working at Cindy’s she met a mutual friend that introduced her to Jim Burton. Jim and Marie began dating and were married on November 5, 1983. They started their newly married life in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
After close to a year, they moved to Lava Hot Springs where Jim began his lineman apprenticeship at Utah Power and Light. Throughout their 7 years living in Lava Hot Springs, Marie and Jim had three children, 2 sons and 1 daughter, before moving to Grace.
While in Grace, Marie worked as a cafeteria worker for the Grace School District for nearly 15 years. She loved being around the kids. Marie was an amazing mother and wife. She took care of her family and their home every day without complaint. She was truly selfless. Marie was a constant support to her children in all things from academics, to sports, to just simply enjoying her children and all their
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sworth stated that she wasn’t sure what Soda had at their park but they have some kind of rubber. Councilmember Butikofer stated that the rubber gets hot. Mrs. Farnsworth stated that the sand gets hot also. Councilmember Butikofer stated that the rubber is a different kind of hot, that it kind of cooks you, where the sand gets hot on your feet, but it doesn’t cook you. He said that he would say no to the rubber. Councilmember Toone stated that we needed to do something besides sand.
Mrs. Farnsworth agreed and said that the weeds that come up have those prickly vines on them and they hurt and what do you do in the summer when they come back? You have to be careful spraying because there are kids there off and on all the time. Mayor Barthlome closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
A second public hearing was then held to hear comments /on vacating city property. Mayor Barthlome called for comments on vacating city property. Stanley Christensen was asked by Mayor Barthlome why he wanted the city to vacate the property. He stated: “Why do I want to conform with the rest of the street? Because the other landowners to the south have gone through the very same process is that right? So that when the city does their mowing and everything like that there so it’s in a straight line with the property and in with conformity with the rest of the landowners there and along the north.”
friends. Marie loved shopping, parade of home shows, camping, trips with dad, reading, and laughing with family and friends. All her favorite memories consisted of being together as a family, especially during Christmas time and our summers spent down at the Oneida Narrows.
Marie loved her 8 grandchildren dearly. She knew each of them, played with them, supported them, and was an excellent example of how to have fun and laugh. Marie will be so so missed by all of us. She has left a very large void in all our lives that her bright spirit so abundantly filled. She will especially be remembered for her amazing sense of humor, love for her family, and love for God. We were so lucky to have her in our lives.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 42 years, Jim Burton. Her three children Travis (Sabrina) Burton, Eric (Jessika) Burton, and Michelle (Brandon) Smith; as well as two siblings Leslie Hayes and Douglas Gourley. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis J Gourley and Florine “Mickey” Gourley and her sister Cynthia (Sam) Chow. Funeral services will be held on Friday September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 S. 800 E. Preston, Idaho. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and again prior to the services on Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Grace Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com
Mayor Barthlome called for comments from the council. Clerk Reeves stated that when the surveyor sent the legal description he also sent one on the alley because when you look at Mr. Christensen and LP Propane’s legal descriptions they own the alley, so they will be deeding the alley property back to the city and the city will be deeding the property to the west to them.
Councilmember Toone stated that he thought it was a good idea. Mayor Barthlome then closed the public hearing.
The Mayor then called to order the regular meeting.
Mayor Barthlome reported that the fire department had responded with Caribou County to a baler fire. There were 2 trucks and 3 men respond.
Zoning Chairman Sherry McCurdy reported that the zoning commission had some concerns about not changing the zoning of the area north of Center Street from 4th East to 6th East that have animals to an agriculture zone. Mayor Barthlome explained that it would have split some of the property lines and that the landowners that have animals are either grandfathered in or have done the necessary paperwork to keep animals on their property.
The zoning commission was also concerned with changing the zoning
of the block south of Center Street from 1st West to 2nd West to an R1 residential zone since there is the medical/dental clinic and an apartment building on that block.
Superintendent Crookston presented the following permits that were approved: #2025-11 - Todd Kap -carport & roof extension #2025-4 -Cody & Annie Broweradded fence to existing permit.
Councilmember Tillotson moved to approve to vacate the city property on the east side of 4th West from Center Street south to 2nd South and to split the cost of the survey with Stanley Christensen. Motion passed unanimously.
Chris Banks with Conservation Basics and the Soil Conservation District reported that he has been actively seeking grants to help with the work that needs to be done at the springs, there haven’t been any awarded yet. He contacted Pheasants Forever about them fronting the cost of the project and the city pay it back over time. He will contact them about coming to talk to the city council in the future.
Nate Mortimer from Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) presented the results of the survey about park upgrades. He spoke with the city council about what upgrades they would like to make to the park and made a list so that he could start to get pricing to know what can be included in the grant application. Mr. Mortimer will attend the next city council meeting to present paperwork and resolutions for the grant.
Rowdy Larkins the Caribou County building supervisor asked the city if they would be willing to help the county with the stormwater issues at the new event center on 1st West. There has always been a problem with the stormwater in that area and when they built the building there it exacerbated the problem.
The city council told Mr. Larkins that they are aware of the problem and agree that something needs to be done and the city is partially responsible. The city is willing to work with the county and help, but because this was not presented in time to add to the budget the city would only be able to help minimally. Superintendent Crookston reported that he will be ordering cold mix and chips to build up the city’s supply instead of doing any paving this year. After more work they found that the SCADA system can’t run off a cellular system because there are too many things running off it. The alternative is to build a 30 foot tower or ask some citizens to cut down their trees. The city council didn’t think it was a good idea to ask citizens to cut down their trees and would prefer that he have a tower built. Superintendent Crookston will work on getting prices on a tower. He also reported that the new digger toys had been ordered for the park.
Cardinals Travel To Big Sky Country
BY JODY REEVES
Last week the Soda Springs cross country teams hit the road traveling all the way to the University of Montana for the Mountain West Classic. It was a massive meet with dozens of teams and hundreds of runners. In just the boys varsity race alone there were five hundred ninety runners from seventy-nine teams. Some of the biggest schools from the northwest portion of the country competed. With such stiff competition the Cardinals competed very well. The varsity boys team finished in the top half of teams coming in thirty third overall. Landon Moldenhauer still holds the best time for the Cardinals and finished at an even one hundredth in the individual standings. Moldenhauer along with teammates Kage Kirby, Jaxson Horsley, and Dre Lloyd all hit season best times while Reuben Uskoski hit a new personal best time.
The varsity Lady Cardinals also had some great performances in the meet.
As a team the Lady Cardinals finished twenty-second out of sixty-seven teams. All seven of the girls from Soda Springs hit either season best or personal bests in this race. Once again Ellie Wood was the top finisher for the Lady Cardinals coming in at sixty-third out of four hundred eighty-six runners. The Cardinals represented their school and state well in this large meet and can hold their heads high. The Cardinals continue to build on their terrific season this week when they travel to Rexburg to race in the Rexburg Classico on Thursday.
Boys Results: Landon Moldenhauer 17:17.94, Reuben Uskoski 17:51.83, Kage Kirby 18:02.65, Jaxson Horsley 18:11.19, Dre Lloyd 19:00.21, Jonathan Beutler 20:37.48, James Birch 21:10.20
Girls Results: Ellie Wood 20:40.86, Brinley Kunz 21:39.53, Mollie Renfroe 22:03.52, Maddie Kempe 22:05.80, Rosie Harris 22:29.35, Courtnee Gronning 22:44.82, Mylee White 24:51.71
Sports
Grizzlies Dominate in Battle of Undefeated Teams
BY JODY REEVES
The Grizzlies once again had an impressive showing on the road taking down previously undefeated Glenns Ferry last Friday night. The game was all Grace from start to finish with the Grizzlies cruising to an incredible 51-0 win. Like they have done all season Grace showcased their depth with several players contributing to the victory. Senior quarterback Gavin Draper threw for two hundred thirty-four yards and two touchdowns while adding another touchdown with his legs. Draper was able to spread the ball around with his stable of receivers completing passes to six different players. Carter Kimball had the longest reception that went for fourty-seven yards followed closely by his younger brother Kade who reeled in a forty-five yard catch. The Grizzlies stayed balanced on offense. In addition to using his own legs Draper handed the ball off to seven different players with three of them finding paydirt. Senior Chase Smith found the endzone on the ground and was joined by fellow senior Bradley Schiele who is playing football for the first time this season. Schiele also added three point after touchdowns, something not commonly seen in the eight man game. The largest con -
tributor to the scoreboard for Grace was senior Bryant Moss who rushed for one score and was the only Grizzly to have a receiving touchdown to which he had two for a total of three touchdowns on the day.
The stifling Grizzly defense was just as well balanced in this game. Fourteen different Grizzlies recorded solo tackles with each player averaging just under three tackles a piece. Linebackers Bryant Moss and Chase Smith led the way with Moss grabbing six tackles and Smith adding eight. Draper added an interception to his night on the defensive side of the ball but it was senior Cooper Andersen who stole the show. After missing out on getting an offensive reception Andersen made up for it with a forty yard pick six for the defenses only score in the game.
Harvest games can be challenging for Grace but the Grizzlies made this one look easy. The Grizzlies now face another long week of early morning practices followed by another long road trip this time to Adrian Oregon. The Antelopes are a powerhouse in Oregon who will enter the game with a perfect 3-0 record of their own. The Grizzlies will need to stay focused in this game as it could be their biggest challenge of the season yet.
Cardinals Host Home Opener
BY JODY REEVES
With nearly half the season behind them the Cardinals were finally able to play a game on their home field last Friday night. The Cardinals were fortunate to have any game at all last week. Originally Soda Springs was scheduled to play Marsh Valley last Friday however Marsh Valley cancelled their varsity football schedule leaving the Cardinals with just a jv game on the schedule. With some quick action and communication by the Soda Springs administration the Cardinals were able to fill the void in their schedule with Wyoming powerhouse Star Valley. Star Valley are the reigning 4A state champions out of Wyoming and just a week prior took down Idaho powerhouse Sugar Salem. This was a tall order for the Cardinals. Star Valley was supposed to have a bye week and knowing that they had some favorable match ups in the game the Braves elected to sit a few of their star players. That being said they did still dress and play several starters and second string seniors along with their JV squad.
The game started with Soda Springs on defense up against the high powered offense of the Braves. The first drive of the game ended with a Star Valley score due to a Cardinals defensive back falling down on the play to give the Braves receiver an easy catch and score. Following that initial score the Cardinal defense stiffened stopping the Braves twice inside the red zone turning the ball over on downs. Unfortunately, the Cardinal offense could not move the ball downfield and ended the first quarter throwing
Cowboys Stumble on the Road
BY JODY REEVES
Football is often referred to as a game of inches but in the fast paced world of eight man football the difference between a close game and a blowout can come from just a couple of plays. That was the case for the Cowboys as they traveled north to take on a top five team in Garden Valley. The final score showed a convincing 42-8 win for the Wolverines but in reality the game was much closer than that score indicated. After giving up a score on the opening drive of the game the Cowboys seemed to respond well as they began their first drive of the game. After moving the ball well early Craig Yost broke loose for a long touchdown run but unfortunately the score was called back for a block in the back penalty. The penalty eventually led to the Cowboys having to punt the ball away. After giving up another score on a long pass play the Cowboys were once again moving the ball well. Just when it looked like North Gem would finally get a score the Wolverine defense stiffened and made
a goal line stand and the Cowboys turned the ball over on downs. Garden Valley would be in the endzone again just three plays later off of a ninety yard scoring play. Now down three scores the Cowboys desperately needed a score before the halftime break. However disaster would strike again for North Gem when the Wolverines came on a blitz causing a fumble and a turnover. Garden Valley were the ones who were able to get another score in before the half and the Cowboys found themselves in a hole.
The second half of the game was much more competitive on the scoreboard. The Cowboys were able to chew up yards with their powerful ground game and capped off a long eight minute drive with their first and only score of the game with Yost punching the ball in. Garden Valley was able to quickly answer back taking back a four score lead but only just matching the Cowboys third quarter output. The fourth quarter was a defensive battle. At the end of the game North Gem was on the move once again trying to add a score to end a game which
a pick six giving the Braves a 13-0 lead. The second quarter of play would be all Star Valley despite the Cardinals best efforts.
The Braves added three more scores and took a 32-0 lead into the halftime break. The third quarter was a defensive battle with the only points being scored in the quarter coming from a chip shot field goal by Star Valley. The short field goal extended the Braves lead to thirty five points but the Cardinals were on the move.
As the fourth quarter began the Cardinals had moved the ball down inside the twenty. On the second play of the quarter Cardinals quarterback Makiah Browning dropped back to pass but was flushed from the pocket and decided to run the ball himself scoring the Cardinals only touchdown of the game. Star Valley quickly answered back and the score moved to 42-8 in favor of Star Valley. The rest of the game would be a series of defensive stops for each team and the clock would run out on this one. Even with the significant loss the Cardinals should not feel bad about their defensive play in this game. The defense made several good plays forcing turnovers on downs on several occasions. The Cardinals offense also made a handful of good plays but will need to step it up a little if they want to find another win this season.
This week is homecoming week for Soda Springs as they take on district foe Malad. This is one of the remaining games on the Cardinals schedule that I expect them to be very competitive in so come out and enjoy all the homecoming festivities and cheer the boys to a win.
for all intents and purposes the outcome was already decided. In one last devastating blow the Cowboys fumbled the ball and the Wolverines returned it for a score. Despite the score the Cowboys baattled really well against a top five team in the state they just had
too many miscues to overcome. This week the Cowboys will take a much needed bye week to regroup and get healthy. The Cowboys will next be in action at home taking on a tough Mackay team on the third of October.
Senior Bryant Moss led the Grizzlies last week with three touchdowns.
Some early missteps set the Cowboys back in last week’s road game up north.
In spite of the final score the Cardinals defense had some terrific fourth down stands during the game.
Lady Grizzlies Pick Up Two Quick Wins
BY JODY REEVES
The Lady Grizzlies had a slow week last week with a pair of easy wins over less experienced teams. Grace hosted a double header last Tuesday facing off with Grace Lutheran and Alturas Prep. The Grizzlies put mainly their starters on the court to take on the Lady Royals in the first game of the night. The Lady Grizzlies didn’t get off to their best start and actually trailed early in this game. Grace was able to do enough to take the first two sets. In the third set the Lady Grizzlies finally found their groove and pulled away for a three set sweep. In game two of the double header the Lady Grizzlies put the game on the younger girls
shoulders as they faced a young Alturas Prep team. The younger Lady Grizzlies were up to the task coming away with two easy wins in the first two sets. The Lady Pumas from Alturas put up more of a fight in the third set but once again the Lady Grizzlies responded winning in three sets. The Lady Grizzlies will have another slow week this week with just
Lady Cowboys Earn Three Crucial Wins
BY JODY REEVES
The Lady Cowboys had a fantastic week last week picking up several important district wins. They kicked things off by hosting the Clark County Lady Bobcats. North Gem got off to a great start in this match winning the first set by a whopping fifteen points. They followed the first set with an even larger margin of victory in the second set. In the third set the Lady Bobcats did their best to make a game of it but the Lady Cowboys finished on top with a three set clean sweep.
Following that win on Thursday the Lady Cowboys traveled to Idaho Falls to take part in a tri-match with host school Taylors Crossing and American Heritage. Against the Lady Patriots from American Heritage the Lady Cowboys really excelled and looked dominant from start to finish. North Gem won that match in three quick sets. The Lady Eagles from Taylors Crossing proved to be more of a challenge but the Lady Cowboys once again prevailed in just three sets.
With just a few weeks left in the regular season these wins helped boost the Cowboys record. North Gem has another three game stretch this week. They will start by first host-
ing Watersprings on Thursday. North Gem lost to the Lady Warriors earlier in the season and will look to avenge that loss. On Saturday North Gem will play in another tri-match this time with Mackay and American Heritage. If the Lady Cowboys can get another three wins this week it will put them in a good position as the head into the final two weeks of the season.
Lady Cardinals Suffer Two Tough Losses
BY JODY REEVES
The Lady Cardinals hosted a pair of home games last week against district opponents. The Lady Cardinals week began last Wednesday as they hosted the Lady Trojans from Wendell. This match became an instant classic with plenty of thrills. In the first set Wendell took control of the game early and built a nine point lead. The Lady Cards were not going to go down easy and slowly chipped away at the lead. Eventually Soda Springs was able to tie the game at seventeen. The momentum swung back and forth with the set getting tied at twenty-three. Then the Cardinals were called for an in the net and could not secure a side out on the ensuing serve, dropping set one by two points. In the second set the Lady Cards jumped out to an early lead but once the game became tied at seven the Lady Trojans took over and slowly pulled away for the set two win. The Lady Cards were now in a crucial must win set three to extend the match. Once again the Lady Cardinals jumped out to a small lead. The game turned into a see-saw battle with Soda Springs holding a slim lead for much of the set. The Lady Cards earned the first set point leading 24-21 but could not put the set away at that point. The Lady Trojans scored the next four points giving them a match point opportunity. Soda Springs were able to stop the run and tied the game at twenty-five. The back and forth continued for the
next several serves. Wendell earned another match point opportunity when the score reached 28-27. Finally with Josie Tingy serving the Cardinals put three points together to finish with their first set win of the match. The fourth set was all Soda Springs as the Lady Cardinals grabbed the early lead and never looked back. The match was now tied at two sets a piece. In the winner takes all fifth set Soda Springs started once again with a very slim two point lead that they maintained until the ninth point. Wendell tied the game at nine then again at ten. From there the Lady Trojans did not look back, winning the fifth set and the match.
Following the tough loss to Wendell the Lady Cards were rewarded by turning around twenty four hours later and hosting the district top seeded team Malad. Soda fought hard against the top team in the first set but eventually fell by just two points. The Lady Dragons followed the first set with two more convincing set wins and took the match.
The Lady Cardinals face two more district foes this week. On Wednesday they traveled to Aberdeen and Thursday they host Declo. These will be crucial games to win for district tournament placings.
Cardinals 23 14 30 25 11
Trojans 25 25 28 16 15
Cardinals 24 12 17
Dragons 26 25 25
Between games the Grizzlies announced all of the little league and jr. high school volleyball players for Grace then the high school team jumped in for a group picture.
Myken Rindlisbaker bumps the ball up during a game earlier this season.
Ana Davis goes for the kill in a game played earlier this year. The Lady Cardinals struggled in last week’s game’s and will look to improve this week.